Nintendo to announce Switch's successor this FY, Switch 1 Direct coming in June

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Mar1217 said:

curl-6 said:

Yeah I can't see them dropping another Partner Showcase, not when they have no first party software dated passed June. Even the dying days of Gamecube/Wii/Wii U had some first party content, they're not gonna let their most successful system ever go out worse than that, not when they have a userbase of over 140 million to sell to.

A Mini doesn't seem likely either given they'll be covering 6 months worth of software; Minis are usually stopgaps covering a shorter period.

I certainly agree with you but really, I'm just saying this to cover our future expectations really. I'm sure the Direct will be a full fledged one but there's always the possibility of a less savory surprise considering most of software development plans are most likely focused on the Switch 2 now, there's isn't much that could be left for the Switch, meaning why a big Direct presentation for the possibility of such a low content showcase ?

Meh, let's not think like that too long, it's gonna be fine !

It is technically possible we get a Mini or Partner, but the wording here does seem to suggest to me it will be a full fat Direct. At least we won't have to wait too long to find out.

And hey, maybe we'll get some cool third party surprises too, like Grounded in the February Direct or Unicorn Overlord in the September 2023 Direct. I can't imagine third parties will want to completely bail on a userbase of more than 140 million either.